Ambivalent Conquests

Maya and Spaniard in Yucatan, 1517 1570

Autori

• Inga Clendinnen

Parametri

• 264 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Focusing on the sixteenth-century Yucatan, this study examines the complex process of Mayan conversion to Christianity. It delves into the interactions between indigenous beliefs and European religious practices, highlighting the cultural exchanges and conflicts that arose during this transformative period. Through historical analysis, the book sheds light on the impact of colonization on Mayan identity and spirituality, providing insights into the broader implications of missionary efforts in the region.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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